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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
1
Sunday May 10 1914 at 8 PM the Opelnstlin Male Quartet and Carnett Male Quartet performed as part of the Baccalaureate program. A Scripture lesson titled Going Down the Valley was read with Rev TD Py Langley delivering the address titled When the Mists Travel Cleared.
The Junior Class program lists multiple acts and performances for an evening show on Monday May 11 1914 at 8 PM. Featured pieces include songs duets recitations and orations by students such as Anna Taylor Leota Brentlinger Mabel Hoover Clyde Turner and Mintie Avery among others with titles like A Trip to Mars Julius Caesar and A Greater Mansfield.
The Girls' Glee Club performs on Tuesday May 12 1914 at 8 PM presenting My Lass Trio My Old Kentucky Home Once Me Old Mollis at Hen Oster Glee and other numbers. Students and teacher names include Corinne Hitchcook Forthia Muller Lalu Carter Wallice and director Gertrude Keller with Eudora Barlow Mabel Coday Mabel Berry Minti Avery and more.
Senior class program features Rev J E Seal address Corinne Hitchcock and Bertha Miller vocal numbers Frank Dennis violin solo and Bertha Miller song selections. Alumni banquet follows on Friday May 15 1914 at 8 PM with presentation of diplomas by Co A Stephens president Board of Education and Rev Joseph Davis and other speakers.
Fragment of a historical report describes a commencement style event with young people, lasses and two young men participating in an exercise. It mentions a musical or ceremonial setting and ornamental attire, reflecting a communal or school function.
The event featured an orchestra, vocal quartet WW Bianeih XN Miller RRL Woright and oA Arnold performing When the Mists Have Cleared Away. Scripture lesson read, Going Down the Valley sung. Rev LP Langley of Mountain Grave delivered a thoughtful address urging Christian life. Glee club performed Dos. Winelly Lagdlit. Benediction by Rev Carnet.
The notice advertises Le Co Manager urging shoppers to save money with current store prices on gasoline beef chops sugar potatoes coffee and more. It mentions groceries delivered town wide and an appearance by photographer Claude Jones at the old Angles Studio on Wednesday May 20 inviting customers to view his up to date photos.
The Junior class and Devs presented a Girls Glee Club program to a good audience on Tuesday evening with a well received concert. A traditional spelling match followed, conducted by Prof J A Hy ton and W Araseal, featuring Arthur Arnold and C A Stephens as spellers and W A Black as referee. The event showcased notable musical talent and heightened interest in spelling and word meanings.
Purtle of Tartville enters the Republican nomination race for county clerk at the August primary. Current clerk Mr. Porth is praised by supporters, while auditors questioned fee accounting for fireworks licenses and the financial statement. Attorney general letters and county officials support Purtle’s claim to remuneration, with the Wright County court and prosecuting attorney siding with his view.
The candidate Porth urges duty and a favorable verdict at the polls. The Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station at Mountain Grove, Missouri, asks readers to write for its free publications and to state the number and kind of fruit they have. The station promises prompt answers to inquiries.
Public sale offers 2 dressers 1 commode dresser 2 bedsteads 4 rockers carpets 1 cook stove kitchen utensils 1 dining table dining chairs stands and numerous other articles. Terms are cash or note.
Suburban items and ad blurbs list new mirror subscribers and renewals JW Roberts Andrew Stout Hartville Hart Wi Hilsabeels from Mountain Grove porch added at Latimer big Decoration Day game PW Newton Newton stores Cedar Gap June 7 M.E. Ladies Aid May 22 and May 30 misdated cemetery cleaning MANSFIELD Hotel dinner 65¢ Frie nds and locals: Chude Jones photographer J B Freeman Dr Fuson Springfield ice plant Woodmen May 22 Kodak graduation gift Mansfield Drug Co
Sacred concert to be held Sunday May 31 1914 at Wilson farm Gasconade grounds with hundreds of voices and church hymns. Pastors and congregations urged to bring baskets song books Bibles and join in a community rally with water shade and ample room. Automobiles will shuttle attendees from Mansfield and Hartville. inquiries to R F Adams F H Riley or local offices.
Julia Bottomley, fish Jon expert, explains how a gown with wide wale or heavy whipcord can be stylish this season. She shares tips on making suitable frocks and hints at the latest manner of dressing the link. Read our fashion columns regularly.
Sheriff Creer tends court lawn with roses as beautification begins. Marshall Carter named school superintendent at Hartville, Keenridge hires W F E Shortridge as district leader. H E Latimer auto work noted. H E Otis Allen resigns from Adams & Garner for Moers & Newell Land Co. Mountain Grove Hartville road project cut 14 miles. Ed Archer seeks dogs for highest market price. Ray Wood hired as Hartville High teacher.
A lively Mansfield event at the Opera House on Saturday night May 16 features unique performances by Matt and Jer and the Dow Catchers with eye catching novelty acts. The program promises good music and fun for all audiences.
Water fob pendant lost bearing initials J A Th engraved on bottom. Return to this office for reward.
N Craig offers to loan money on good improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. The lender emphasizes solid security and reliable value, seeking farm properties with productive potential and clear ownership records.
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